I'm unaware of any framebuilders on the forum, but was wondering if anyone has ever built their own frame? It's something I'd like to try, and while I'm very mechanically minded and good at hands on stuff, it's not something I've tried before. I don't want anything flash, actually quite the opposite, and starting with tubs and lugs will probably be best (although I much prefer the look of fillet brazing). I have some definite ideas of what I want to do (nothing radical!), and at the moment getting a custom frame built is well out of the question, as is one of the framebuilding courses available.

Ceeway have tube and lug kits, and practice parts available too. I'd need to make a basic jig myself, but that shouldn't be too hard. I'm not sure what sort of torch will be required or where to get one, but other than that I think I have everything else needed.

So, does anyone have any advice? tips? things to do or avoid? Is it possible for a decent home mechanic to make a reasonable frame on a budget?

thanks, that's all pretty useful. I think the main doubts I have are about making sure the joint is filled completely with brazing material, and how to keep alignment (or at least, how not to let it get too misaligned during brazing, so that it can be straightened once finished)

As with most things, I probably won't get around to doing it for weeks, months, or even years, but it's nice to think about it and plan ahead!

I've built a few using clamps, chocks and lots of careful measurement. Mine have all been plain mild steel and MIG welded. I could imagine if I were going to build a number of frames a jig would come in very handy because you can just set up all the tubes onto it and braze away.

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